Ride Calendar

Flat to gently rolling hills...although the Art Museum is at sea level and there is no where to go but up. As we build stamina and skills we may go for longer rides and include more hills - it depends on who is in the group. No one is left behind. You must wear a helmet. Be sure to bring something to drink and some rides may include coffee/breakfast stops. Bring an extra tube for your tire. Call the Ride Leader for details. We will smile and feel the wind in our faces.

Probable destination to Devon Whole Foods. Cue sheet provided. Quick food stop. No one dropped.

Our destination is the Noble-Elkins Park area, north of Philadelphia. I can not recall a BCP ride that has visited this attractive area of big, old houses, and big, old shade trees. Our goal is to practice cohesive riding while enjoying the attractive suburbs. We'll spend a few miles circling the area on the Tookany Creek Parkway. No big hills - the ride out should be quite flat, the return to Philly mostly downhill. An easy ride suitable for people recovering from open-heart surgery. We'll ride slow so we can focus on learning group riding skills and etiquette, plus bridging, blocking, sandbagging, drinking, blowing, preceding, half-wheeling, pushing, drifting, holding, honking, and drafting. This is not a training ride - training rides focus on speed, acceleration, and competition. Experienced riders are invited to come as instructors. Registration not required, but the leader enjoys getting emails showing interest. Ride leaves at 9:30.

The weather looks iffy tomorrow, but we'll try to ride to Ambler. We will maintain a steady pace and effort, with a rolling speed on flats averaging 16 mph and an average speed (including climbs)between 13 and 14 mph. Rain at the start of the ride or a prediction of rain at 60% or higher on weather.com as of 9:00 a.m. cancels the ride. CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN

Usually departing at 10 AM promptly. Includes brunch stop. Back by 3 PM latest. Call Friday to confirm starting point - some rides in NJ

This should be the perfect weather to go downtown. Some hills both ways, no one dropped. Maybe a stop at Laurel Hill cemetery for a tour before we stop at Lloyd Hall for a food stop. Rain cancels, call if unsure if ride is on.

Breakfast ride to a wonderful spot. Bring lock and money for brunch

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Food stop at Whole Foods Market in Devon. Cue sheets provided. Terrain is flat to rolling hills with three or four moderate climbs. Call if the weather is questionable.

A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.

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See Weekly Rides for details.

See Weekly Rides for details.

We'll be in the upstairs dining area. All BCP members are encouraged to attend. To get something on the agenda, please contact Linda McGrane.

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Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will work towards completing a roundtrip to Valley Forge. We have a C+/B- ride leader this year.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for details.

We’ll do the traditional “3 Hill Challenge” but with variations and some new scenery. We’ll push ourselves (it’s a training ride) but no one will be dropped.

We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. The mileage will increase as the daylight grows. We may divide into a B and a B+ section, depending on who shows.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will work towards completing a roundtrip to Valley Forge. We have a C+/B- ride leader this year.

This is a Suburban Cyclists Unlimited sponsored and fully supported ride. Riders must register with SCU. The fee is $25 - $30. Go to the SCU website for details. BCP will meet and greet BCPers who wish to have a group to start and ride with on an informal basis only. Meet at 7:45 for a prompt departure at 7:55. We plan to do the full metric century. We will greet all level riders. Meet at registration desk.

This ride was cancelled because of rain last weekend. The ride description can be found on the ELECTRONIC Ride Calendar. Look for the description on May second, Saturday.

Usually departing at 10 AM promptly. Includes brunch stop. Back by 3 PM latest. Call Friday to confirm starting point - some rides in NJ

This ride will head to Ambler. We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain ~ 15-17 mph). Bring money for a snack at Ambler's coffee shop. Wet roads or rain at 10:00 a.m. or chance of rain above 50 percent cancels ride. If you are interested, Route Map and Elevation Profile here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860.

Since Rob's ride was rained out last Saturday, we'll try again this Sunday at an upbeat pace. Likely destination is the Devon Whole Foods. Cue sheet provided. Quick food stop.

See Weekly Rides for details.

See Weekly Rides for details. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc ride.

A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.

See Weekly Rides for details.

See Weekly Rides for details.

See Weekly Rides for details.

See Weekly Rides for details.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will work towards completing a roundtrip to Valley Forge. We have a C+/B- ride leader this year.

See Weekly Rides for details.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for details.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will work towards completing a roundtrip to Valley Forge. We have a C+/B- ride leader this year.

We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. The mileage will increase as the daylight grows. We may divide into a B and a B+ section, depending on who shows.

We’ll do the traditional “3 Hill Challenge” but with variations and some new scenery. We’ll push ourselves (it’s a training ride) but no one will be dropped.

Ride will join Howard Hochheiser's ride from Fourtown St Pk at 8:30. Ride will end back at the Fountain. Cue sheets provided only from Flourtown.

Two start locations, and two paces. Meet at 8:30 in Flourtown for the 64 mile distance, or 9:00 at UDHS for 52 miles. A very scenic ride on some nice Montgomery and Bucks County roads. Mostly rolling hills. Lunch at the Carversville General Store, with a quick break on way out (Central Park) and return (Wawa). Co-listed with SCU. Rain date: Sunday, May 17.

Assuming it does not rain, we will be riding to Ambler this Saturday. We will keep a steady pace and effort. We will try to push ourselves, but we hope to have fun too. Rolling speed on flats 15 to 17 mph, with a final average speed of 13-14 mph. If it is raining at the start of the ride, or if weather.com predicts the chance of rain at 60% or greater as of 8 am, the ride will be cancelled. Note the earlier start time.

Usually departing at 10 AM promptly. Includes brunch stop. Back by 3 PM latest. Call Friday to confirm starting point and time - some rides in NJ.

Flat to gently rolling hills...although the Art Museum is at sea level and there is no where to go but up. As we build stamina and skills we may go for longer rides and include more hills - it depends on who is in the group. No one is left behind. You must wear a helmet. Be sure to bring something to drink and some rides may include coffee/breakfast stops. Bring an extra tube for your tire. Call the ride leader for details. We will smile and feel the wind in our faces.

Breakfast ride to a wonderful place for brunch. Bring locks and money for brunch.

I AM GOING TO TRY TO GET THIS ONE IN TODAY. A challenging ride from Chester County into the beautiful Conestoga Valley in Amish county. After refueling at a friendly pizza shop in New Holland at mile 30 we will head back to Chester County via Terre Hill, site of a mini-mart that is a favorite Sunday hangout of plain kids biker "gangs", and past Maple Grove Dragway (Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!) before climbing into and out of French Creek State Park. Mostly rolling terrain with a few longer climbing sections, especially after lunch. There is only the one stop, so bring appropriate supplies. Cue sheets provided. We will start PROMPTLY at 9:30. E-mail by May 15th for directions. Check the ride calendar for a cancellation notice by 7:30 the morning of if the weather is questionable.

Ride to the Philly Fit Fest Expo on Henderson Rd. in King of Prussia. BCP will have an exhibit there with many other Fitness & Health organizations and vendors. There is a $5 admission fee which can easily be recovered in free samples, coupons, etc. Plan to ride out and stay until 2P.M or so and return to Center City.

We will ride on MLK Drive and into East Fairmount Park to practice our riding skills and gear shifting. There is plenty of time for questions and answers and no one will be left behind. You must wear a helmet and please bring something to eat and drink. We will ask you if you have a spare tube for your tire. E-mail or call the leaders if you have any questions.

Spring is bound to arrive eventually. We'll ride more of a "C" type pace to Fort Washington. Rain dancing is not allowed.

A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.

See Weekly Rides for details.

See Weekly Rides for details.

See Weekly Rides for details.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will work towards completing a roundtrip to Valley Forge. We have a C+/B- ride leader this year.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will work towards completing a roundtrip to Valley Forge. We have a C+/B- ride leader this year.

See Weekly Rides for details.

See Weekly Rides for details.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Rides for details.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will work towards completing a roundtrip to Valley Forge. We have a C+/B- ride leader this year.

We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. The mileage will increase as the daylight grows. We may divide into a B and a B+ section, depending on who shows.

We’ll do the traditional “3 Hill Challenge” but with variations and some new scenery. We’ll push ourselves (it’s a training ride) but no one will be dropped.

We will ride around the Art Museum and down MLK Drive to the Wissahickon Trail (10-15 miles), along the Wissahickon with the sunlight falling through the mature trees overlooking the trail, and a bridge, OR, West Fairmount Park Mansions (15.7 miles). The group will decide at the start.

We'll try to keep a steady pace and effort (rolling speed on flat terrain 15 - 17 mph). Bring money for a snack at Ambler's coffee shop. If you are interested, Route Map and Elevation Profile here: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/pa/philadelphia/448390860.

One of my favorites. The early part of the route passes through marshlands teaming with birds on the way to the Delaware Bay at East Point Lighthouse, where we may spot horseshoe crabs performing their prehistoric mating ritual. After a quick water stop at mile 23 we head inland for long stretches of car-free riding, where you can pedal for miles and miles without clipping out, and then back to the bay for lunch served by the friendly people at Higbee's Cafe in Fortescue, the weakfish capital of the world. The return takes us through a nature preserve and historic Mauricetown, with its 19th century sea captains' houses. The B group will start PROMPTLY at 9:30 so plan your arrival accordingly. The C group will start at 9:45. Cue sheets provided. E-mail by May 21st for directions. A go/no-go message will be posted on the ride calendar by 7:00 if the weather is questionable. Rain date is May 24th.

Usually departing at 10 AM promptly. Includes brunch stop. Back by 3 PM latest. Call Friday to confirm starting point and time - some rides in NJ.

This is a relatively flat ride thru Eastern Montgomery and Central Bucks Counties. There are no steep climbs. It is mostly on low volume, quiet roads. I changed the start location and route to avoid Limekiln Pike. Rest stop at BrigaDoon Coffee, which now has a Kimberton Whole Foods behind it. Joint ride with SCU. Must be able to maintain the pace.

The route will take us along some roads that are used for the Scenic Schuylkill Century. A food stop is planned at Bella Pizzeria (former Red Rooster Inn), in East Vincent township, famous for their Red Rooster grilled chicken sandwich and home made chili. Expect scenic roads and hills along the route. Cue sheets provided. There will be a C+ paced ride of 49 miles. Bring $ for lunch; H2O and snacks. Call for directions to the start (incl. SEPTA) and weather concerns.

Casual ride, well-suited for learning the ropes of group riding. Instruction provided as needed. Distance and speed will be dictated by the abilities of the group, and we will re-group as needed. We will ride from the Art Museum over the Ben Franklin Bridge to Camden. My plan is to locate a suitable coffee shop for a break, but please bring a snack and water bottle as a back-up.

See Weekly Rides for details. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc ride.

A true C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop. Our regular leaders are all away this weekend, so come out and lead!

Ride goes to Narberth to meet Rich Wagner's Memorial Day Mix 'n Match ride. Must be at Narberth prior to the 10 am start. See ride calendar for details of that ride. Returns to Center City after the ride. Chris Beetham will lead a faster paced ride.

Wear the most outrageous cycling kit you have. Unmatched socks, gloves, shoes, shorts (?!?!). The crazier, the better. Prizes will be awarded for the best of the worst. - Oh, about the ride: Travel the MainLine hills for a convenience store food break in Wayne. Return to Narberth via same neighborhoods (different roads).

See Weekly Rides for details.

See Weekly Rides for details.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will work towards completing a roundtrip to Valley Forge. We have a C+/B- ride leader this year.

Meet at 5:45 for a prompt 6:00 start. Check out this new ride group for 2009! Additional ride levels may be offered depending on interest. Rain cancels. See Weekly Ride Calendar for details.

We’ll do the traditional “3 Hill Challenge” but with variations and some new scenery. We’ll push ourselves (it’s a training ride) but no one will be dropped.

Training ride every Tuesday and Thurs. We ride thru the back roads of the Mainline. We will work towards completing a roundtrip to Valley Forge. We have a C+/B- ride leader this year.

We ride to Merion, Gladwyne, and West Conshohocken, returning via the bike path and Manayunk. The mileage will increase as the daylight grows. We may divide into a B and a B+ section, depending on who shows.

This ride is always a favorite. Low traffic back roads for most of the ride. Some hills, no killers. Rest stop at the French Bakery in New Hope while we just watch the river. No one dropped, regroup as needed. Rain cancels, call if unsure if ride is on.

Flat to gently rolling hills...although the Art Museum is at sea level and there is no where to go but up. As we build stamina and skills we may go for longer rides and include more hills - it depends on who is in the group. No one is left behind. You must wear a helmet. Be sure to bring something to drink and some rides may include coffee/breakfast stops. Bring an extra tube for your tire. Call the Ride Leader for details. We will smile and feel the wind in our faces.

Leaving Center City vial Bala and through Havertown & Marple Twp. Rest Stop/Lunch at Linvilla Orchards w/ fresh fruit, ice cream, bakery and lunch counters. Return via Swarthmore, Folsom and Ridley Park, back into Philly on Lindbergh Blvd, SW & W. Philly

We will be riding to Ambler again this Saturday. We will keep up a steady pace and effort throughout. Rolling speed on flat surfaces will be about 16-17 mph, and average speed at ride's end will be about 14 mph. Bring money and locks for a food stop in Ambler. We will push ourselves, but we will try to have fun too.

It’s that time again, The fourth annual 50th Birthday ride, as usual we travel to Doylestown to either the “Red Barn”, (I wonder if it is still red) or Doylestown’s Central Park . The rest stop will be determined the day of the ride. Food and drinks will be provided, so bring friends and family to partake in the festivities. Note: This ride is for all levels, cue sheets will be provided. A volunteer to lead the C+ group would be more than welcome and needed, please apply. Note: The C+/B- riders start time will be 8:30. Note: This ride is mostly flat. This ride now has a B pace ride leader (David Finger) and a guest C pace ride leader

It’s that time again, The fourth annual 50th Birthday ride, as usual we travel to Doylestown to either the “Red Barn”, (I wonder if it is still red) or Doylestown’s Central Park . The rest stop will be determined the day of the ride. Food and drinks will be provided, so bring friends and family to partake in the festivities. Note: This ride is for all levels, cue sheets will be provided. A volunteer to lead the C+ group would be more than welcome and needed, please apply. Note: The C+/B- riders start time will be 8:30. Note: This ride is mostly flat. This ride now has a B pace ride leader (Dave Finger) and a guest C pace ride leader

Mike Broennle developed this route and it's a nice scenic ride to Harleysville for lunch. Blues Street BBQ was an early fatality of the recession. Fortunately, for us biking gourmands, Quizno's has taken its place. (We kept the original name because Quiznos doesn't work well in the title). The return is thru Evansburg State Park (scenic, featuring spring water) or the new Skippack loop to the Perkiomen Trail (shorter)...take your pick. Either way, roads bikes are OK and we'll lead you. We stop to regroup as required so no one dropped. A multi-club ride - cue sheets provided. Bring, snack, beverage, lock and cash. In the event of weather concerns, or for directions to the start (incl. SEPTA), contact leaders.

Your legs will be put to the test early as we climb away from the river before the two-mile mark. After a ride along the ridge, a drop into Frenchtown and splendid Creek Rd, we roll our way to the first daunting challenge: The 2.7 mile climb up Rick Rd. After a nice descent and a short water stop we’ll take on the 1.7 miles of pain that is the mighty Musconetcong Mtn. Once the monkey's off your back catch your breath if you can during the ensuing short descent because 2.4 mile Tunnel Hill Rd. awaits you. But, as they say, what goes up must come down. What follows next is a gorgeous descent of some 900 ft. to the town of Milford. The remainder of the route is flat to slightly rolling. In the inaugural run of this ride two years ago we crowned a Queen of Cong. Last year the ladies swept the top three spots in the struggle against the hairy beast. Will this be the year we finally have a King of Cong? Regardless, the victor will receive a prize at the end of the ride. Cue sheets provided. The ride starts PROMPTLY at 9:45. E-mail by May 29th for directions to the start. Check the ride calendar after 8:00 for a cancellation notice if the weather is questionable.

We will ride on MLK Drive and into East Fairmount Park to practice our riding skills and gear shifting. There is plenty of time for questions and answers and no one will be left behind. You must wear a helmet and please bring something to eat and drink. We will ask you if you have a spare tube for your tire. E-mail or call the leaders if you have any questions.

See Weekly Rides for details. Show and go or look for an ad-hoc ride.

A friendly C ride which cheerfully waits to regroup. Usually 25-35 miles with a lunch or snack stop.